Municipalities & Infrastructure Water
We have a variety of materials and programs related to the design of community and municipal infrastructure for the purpose of helping conserve and protect water resources and avoiding damage from excessive water.
Related Departments: Soil and Crop Sciences, Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences
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Onsite Wastewater Treatment and Reuse
BAEN has three major programs focused towards OSSF education and training: classroom education, field training and demonstration, and online (website) education and information dissemination.
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This 4-page publication explains the treatment, design, operation, and maintenance of constructed wetlands.
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This 2-page publication explains the advantages and disadvantages of conventional septic tank/drain fields, as well as estimated costs and maintenance requirements.
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Proper management techniques to reduce odor and excessive sludge accumulation covered in this publication include: Maintaining pH and salt levels Pumping regularly Maintaining adequate bacteria levels Designing for efficiency Definitions of key words are boxed in this publication for easy reference. (2 pages)
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This 8-page publication explains factors to consider when choosing an on-site wastewater treatment system and lists the nine steps required to obtain a permit for one.
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This 7-page publication explains the options as well as the steps to implementing an alternative system.
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This guide helps homeowners who are seeking maintenance services for their onsite wastewater treatment systems (such as septic systems). Included are definitions of common terms used in service contracts, types…
- PublicationUsing Animal Manure and Wastewater for Crops and Pastures: Know and Take Credit for your N, P, and K
Animal manure and wastewater are often applied to crops and pastures. Farmers and producers who use this effluent should calculate the amount of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium it contains so that they do not overapply these nutrients when also using commercial fertilizer. This publication explains how to make those calculations. (4 pages)
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This publication explains how to inspect a home aerobic treatment unit, disinfection unit, and spray field in order to complete reports Texas.
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Learn to design and manage solar powered pumping systems for landscape and small landowner farming operations. This course provides 4 hours of continuing education units for Texas Landscape Architects, Professional Engineers, and others who self-report.
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Some onsite wastewater treatment systems include a disinfection component. This publication explains how homeowners can disinfect wastewater with ultraviolet light, what the components of such a system are, what factors affect the performance of a UV light disinfection system, and how to maintain such a system. (4 pages)